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N974 BKL

1996 Saab 900 S

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,711 mi
Last recorded92,711 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 900 S114,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 BKL
MakeSaab
Model900 S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 92,711 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 92,711 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2006 81,905 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 81,905 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil very low, filter corroded and leaking.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low tread.

Pass 9 May 2005 71,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 S?

Based on 8,317 MOT tests across 1,928 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
6,905
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 698
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 466
position lamp(s) not working 441
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 377
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N974 BKL is a 1996 Saab 900 S in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 114,988 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N974 BKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 S typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N974 BKL registered?

N974 BKL is a 1996 Saab 900 S, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N974 BKL safe to buy?

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